Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,970 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.81
10th percentile $30,470
90th percentile $51,060
Employed locally 160
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,470
    25th
    $32,450
    50th (median)
    $34,970
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $51,060

    Top-paying metros for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,250
    Hawaii $43,070
    Urban Honolulu, HI $42,070
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $38,280

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,620
    Waiters and Waitresses $43,140
    Food Preparation Workers $31,600
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,460
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Northeast Maine is $16.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.55 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries?

    The median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Northeast Maine is 15.1% above the national median of $30,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $30,470 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,450.